Roderick Wright
Coverage of Roderick Wright in the Nexus archive.
- Man caring for mother facing massive water bill
Roderick Wright cares for his mother Dorothy, who has dementia and uses a wheelchair. They faced unexpectedly high water bills in May and June despite low historical usage and after checking for leaks with a new meter and plumber found no issues.
- Mall security in the spotlight after recent shootings
Roderick Wright cares for his mother Dorothy, who has dementia and uses a wheelchair, in their Eastside home. Their water usage and bills were historically low, but they suddenly owed hundreds of dollars for May and June.
- Detroit family says they were wrongly billed for using over 110K gallons of water -- what city said
A Detroit family disputes a high water bill for over 110,000 gallons used in two months, claiming it is inaccurate. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department acknowledged the issue, replaced the water meter, and plans to use a one-time leak policy to resolve the billing discrepancy.
- ‘We’re not a car wash’: Detroit family challenges water bills, claiming 110K gallons used in just 2 months
A Detroit family disputes water bills claiming excessive usage of 110,000 gallons over two months, citing no leaks and a plumber's report. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department acknowledges the discrepancy and offers a payment plan and a 'fresh start' to resolve the issue.